Finchley - a great residential area

• Popular with young professional buyers and renters who find West Hampstead and East Finchley a stretch on their budgets, while families love Finchley's community feel and superb schools. It’s a vibrant community.
• Whether you’re interested in renting or buying, property hunters in Finchley can expect plenty of variety and choice. Period terraces and semi-detached homes are popular with families and couples looking for room to grow, while young professionals target Finchley's modern flats and apartments, as well as period conversions. These account for 80% of all lettings.
• Finchley is a well-connected suburb with an easy commute into town. You’re close enough to hop on the (usually) reliable Northern Line and get into central London quickly and for those who aren’t a fan of the underground there are good bus routes too.
• Despite the lure of Brent Cross shopping centre nearby, Finchley has plenty to offer. The area around Finchley Central station is packed with shops, while Tally Ho corner is home to branches of Waitrose and Aldi. If you’re into buying vintage and pre-loved then you can check out the great selection of charity shops offering vinyl treasures, designer clothes, knick-knacks and second-hand furniture.
• From a fantastic breakfast at the Finchley Kitchen on Regents Park Road to a traditional Indian or Bangladeshi curry in the evening with Turkish and Mediterranean restaurants open all day the options for foodies are limitless. Fabulous cafes abound and East Finchley is the place for great pubs, whether it’s a fun night out or a long hot Sunday with a jug of Pimm’s and a barbecue.
• Whilst the bright lights of central London are never far away there are lots of local options on offer to keep the kids entertained. Cherry Tree and Victoria Parks are close at hand whilst a short bus ride will take you to the astonishing Alexandra Palace which has one of the best views over London. They have a wide range of different events there too, including concerts, shows, exhibitions and much much more.
• The Finchley Lido is a superb outdoor swimming pool for when the weather is set fair, but also has an indoor pool with a wave machine meaning it's a genuine year-round attraction. Film fans can enjoy the Phoenix in East Finchley, the Vue up near North Finchley or the Everyman in nearby Muswell Hill.